'Til Death Do Us Part

By: Amanda Quick

Narrated by: Louise Jane Underwood

Calista Langley operates an exclusive "introduction" agency in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves alone in the world. But now a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning - a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with black jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials.

Desperate for help and fearing that the police will be of no assistance, Calista turns to Trent Hastings, a reclusive author of popular crime novels. Believing that Calista may be taking advantage of his lonely sister, who has become one of her clients, Trent doesn't trust her. Scarred by his past, he's learned to keep his emotions at bay, even as an instant attraction threatens his resolve. But as Trent and Calista comb through files of rejected clients in hopes of identifying her tormentor, it becomes clear that the danger may be coming from Calista's own secret past - and that only her death will satisfy the stalker....

©2016 Jayne Ann Krentz (P)2016 Recorded Books

it's okay.

I'm a fan of the "Amanda Quick" novels on the whole. However, this one just left me rather flat. The storyline itself was good and I believe this could have been a good book but it is missing something. I really wish I could with specificity describe exactly what's wrong with it however, the only word that comes to mind is "flat".

Mystery

It was a good story about people who were middle class and how they dealt with problems and the police and the villians they faced

A fun story

I enjoy the recorded books. Hearing the story acted out (so to speak) gives the story something extra.
The two main characters played together nicely and additional characters meshed as well.
I liked the story. My all time favorites are her earlier works. Her one name titles. I like the fact that her ladies are progressive thinkers and they get a chance to shine. Keep in mind this is AQ's world, and we are her invited guest. I say enjoy the ride!

Well written, great narration

This romance- mystery novel is predictable but well- written and will good narration. I didn’t mind it being predictable. Regency romance- mystery is often predictable and frankly, being predictable is one of the reasons it is enjoyed. The narrator does a nice job with character voices and has a pleasant voice to listen too.

Enjoyed Immensely

Really was excited to get the newest Amanda Quick book. So enjoyable and the narrator was spot on. Some people complain that Ms Quick's books fit a pattern maybe a little added here and there but that is her style in her historical books. I really enjoy reading and listening to her stories. But to each his own.

Interesting, storyline, and less reluctant suitor 

I like the characters in this story and thought the storyline was a bit different than some of her other books. Overall, very enjoyable.

I knew the villain by character 3

I won’t say that these stories are formulaic (but I will) I usually enjoy Quick/Krentz/Castle novels but something was missing in this one and I would say it was missing the spark … I will admit I knew the villain or should I say villains in the story, but I was kept guessing on the exact details

Excellent Who Done It Ending

I’m a huge fan of Amanda Quick’s historical mysteries. My biggest dislikes is that there is rarely sequels to her novels. In this book just when you think you’ve nailed down at least the main suspects, Ms. Quick throws you for a loop. I really like that she never leaves you says “uh?” at the end.
I gave this book 5 stars in Overall because her two main character Calista and Trent are pretty well rounded characters, with the supporting characters of Eudora and Andrew their siblings who are constantly the catalyst for the reader getting a peek at Calista and Trent’s past. I also felt excited to get back to the book whenever I could.
I gave the book 5 stars in performance because Louise Jane Underwood does a superb job of making each character voice distinct as well as keeping the level of tense throughout the book at the right intensity, making me want to return to the book.
Lastly I would recommend this book mostly to my girlfriends who enjoy period mysteries.

Very Enjoyable

I found the characters relatable and humorous. Enjoyed the story very much. Although, it was fairly obvious who the true villain was well before the concluding chapters. Still, quite enjoyable.

Repetitive...and once again

I really wanted to like this novel but the author repeated the same story points over and over and OVER. It’s similar to the way they rehash previous plots in a sequel except that it’s all in the same book! By the end, it got exceedingly tedious and annoying... The narrators ultra-clipped and over-enunciated proper English accent was also less than captivating and came across like a high school production of pride and prejudice.